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Cape May City is set to begin construction on its new $7 million Police Department building in October, with bids due by September 10. This state-of-the-art facility, located at Lafayette and St. Johns streets, will consolidate police resources previously split between two locations. The project fulfills a 2020 voter referendum and campaign promise, with its… The post Cape May’s New Police Department Breaks Ground This Fall appeared first on Coast News Today.

A 74-year-old Woodbine man was killed early Friday morning in a head-on collision on Route 347 in Maurice River. His northbound Toyota Matrix crossed the centerline, striking a Ram pickup, whose driver sustained minor injuries. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification, and the crash remains under investigation. The post Head-On Collision in Maurice River Claims Life of 74-Year-Old Man appeared first on Coast News Today.

A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth $446,593 for Tuesday’s drawing was sold at the ShopRite on Route 66 in Neptune Township, a location rapidly gaining a reputation for luck. This is the same site where a $1.13 billion Mega Millions ticket was purchased in March 2024. The winning Jersey Cash 5 numbers were 03, 14,… The post Lucky ShopRite in Neptune Strikes Gold Again with Nearly $447,000 Lottery Win! appeared first on Coast News Today.

Wildwood is set for a jam-packed Independence Day weekend, offering events from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6. Highlights include Arts in the Parks on Thursday, the highly anticipated July 4th Fireworks on Friday, and a 78th Army Band Concert on Saturday. The festivities conclude Sunday with a Midnight Rock Show and a spectacular… The post Wildwood Gears Up for Extended Independence Day Celebrations! appeared first on Coast News Today.

The Wildwoods are set to host a vibrant Fourth of July celebration from June 27 to July 6, offering a wide array of free and paid events, including live music, fitness classes, craft shows, and family parades. The highlight will be the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular on the Boardwalk, synchronized to patriotic music. Visitors… The post Wildwoods Kicks Off Fourth of July Extravaganza with Fireworks, Festivities, and Family Fun appeared first on Coast News Today.